On Mar 3, 2017, at 10:16 AM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
How about a silent auction?
Very funny.
Any kind of gaming/gambling -- auctions, raffles, 50-50, etc. -- is regulated by the state and requires a license which we're not inclined to seek.
I would suggest researching this in depth and/or reaching out to people who are familiar with the relevant laws. A cursory search indicates that in NJ, licenses are not required for auctions or auctioneers (which are considered sales of property, not gaming/gambling such as raffles or 50-50), and in PA sales run by/for charitable organizations where the auctioneer is not paid are exempt from licensing requirements. However, do note that I am not a lawyer and I only did a cursory search, so this would have to be researched further. David R